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get_library_sections_by_section_id_moment

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve the moment for a Plex library section using its section ID. Provide the section identifier to get the associated moment details.

Instructions

Set section moments.

GET /library/sections/{sectionId}/moment

Args: section_id: Section identifier

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
section_idYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

D1.9/5.0
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

The annotations declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, but the first sentence 'Set section moments' suggests a write/mutation operation, contradicting those annotations. The GET line mitigates the conflict but does not resolve it, and no additional behavioral context is provided.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is short and front-loads the HTTP route, which is good. However, the ambiguous 'Set' line is prominently placed, and the 'Args' line duplicates what the schema already provides. It is compact but not optimally informative.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The output schema and annotations cover return values and safety, but the description does not explain what 'moments' are or when this endpoint is the right choice. An agent choosing among many get_library_sections_by_section_id_* siblings would lack the context needed to invoke this tool reliably.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate, but 'section_id: Section identifier' merely restates the schema's title and type. It adds no information about how the identifier is used, its domain, or any constraints beyond what the schema already specifies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose2/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description leads with 'Set section moments,' which reads as a mutation, while the tool name and endpoint ('GET /library/sections/{sectionId}/moment') indicate a read operation. It never defines what 'moments' are or how this endpoint differs from siblings like get_library_sections_by_section_id_timeline.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description only provides the route and argument, with no use cases, prerequisites, or exclusions, despite dozens of similar library-section siblings.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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